Excellent opportunity for a Contracts Manager working for a major civil engineering contractor based near Southampton The Contracts Manager is required to have experience in Civils projects and Managing project teams Responsibilities of the Contract Manager * Ensuring the management of subcontractors and suppliers * Ensure forecasts are reflective of the current scope of work and the agreed programme to deliver this. * Produce monthly reports which highlight areas of risk and opportunity and changes in the period * Ensure that where change occurs the quotation for the change/additional works is fully reviewed and captures all reasonably foreseeable activities and risks. * Manage traditional, design & build or target cost contracts from initial tender/ target agreement through to final account agreement. * Ensure production, review, and monitor the delivery of the project/site health, safety, environment & quality plans. * Build and maintain a motivated project/site team, which will include suppliers and sub-contractors * Develop effective relationships with the clients * Assist Estimating/Marketing departments with tender quality submissions & PQQ. * Taking responsibility for a contract at handover from the estimator * Provide ECI/PSC advice to clients through budget setting & detailed design. * Plan & monitor resource requirements * Liaise with site management teams t * Ensure the production of fully resourced contract programmes. * Manage all site personnel * Monitor the morale & motivation of the team. * Monitor performance standards & manage expectations. Ideal experience for the Contract Manager * Civil Engineering Qualification * Temporary Works Coordinator * Project Management skills * People management * Change Management * Commercial acumen * Strong negotiating and influencing skills * Ability to build relationships across all levels * Membership of relevant professional body (desirable) * IOSH / NEBOSH * Good knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel & Project This represents an excellent opportunity for the right Contracts Manager On offer is a very attractive salary package coupled with an excellent long term career opportunity Apply now